Optional, ultra smooth polished stainless steel surface to dramatically reduce frictional forces on long travel applications.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS - Section 7 Extended Travel Systems (continued) Lead-in chamfer
Critical interface: Glide Shoe & Glide Strip
GUIDE CHANNELS - For use with gliding cable & hose carrier systems
(extended end of operation) must be level to one another.
Guide channel systems are required whenever a cable carrier system’s unsupported length is exceeded causing the cable carrier to sag so much that the upper and lower runs glide on top of each other. The guide channel is necessary to insure that the sagging and gliding upper cable carrier run is in proper alignment and glides correctly on top of the lower non-moving section (see photo explanation below) insuring long term trouble-free operation. Center Point of Total MachineTravel
OFF-THE-FLOOR
When considering, designing and ordering a cable carrier system it is important to advise the factory if a guide channel will be installed On-The-Floor or Off-The-Floor:
When operating in a properly designed and aligned guide channel, glide shoes will run smoothly on top of each other
Low Friction Material Replaceable Glide Shoes
Optional, ultra smooth polished stainless steel surface to dramatically reduce frictional forces on long travel applications.
ON-THE-FLOOR
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Dependent upon application variables such as environmental factors, location, mounting surface, or whether the guide channel will be mounted on the floor or off the floor, guide channel designs and the materials used in their fabrication can vary widely. KabelSchlepp Standard guide channels are provided in zinc plated steel. If the application requires, stainless steel and extruded aluminum options are also available. Typical guide channel designs include open-bottom, closed-bottom, and hooded (depicted below).
Critical interface: Glide Shoe & Glide Strip
(extended end of operation) must be level to one another.
Center Point of Total MachineTravel
Typical Guide Channel Design Options
When operating in a properly designed and aligned guide channel, glide shoes will run smoothly on top of each other
Low Friction Material Replaceable Glide Shoes
Side Flanges: One Piece - Keeps side walls in alignment.
Open-Bottom: Most economical, allows air- flow, dirt and debris to pass through channel.
Closed-Bottom: Traditional design, has solid glide plate across the bottom.
Hooded: Keeps most debris from damaging chain in channel.
Side Clips: Clips keep side walls in alignment.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. KSA-0810-GC
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